Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.128

v3.c19.128

**Bhuvanesvari.** The complexion of Bhuvanēśvarī is the red colour of the rising sun and she has three eyes. Her crown is adorned with the crescent moon and she is seen wearing all ornaments including *kuṇḍalas*, *hāra*, a broad belt round the waist and *kaṅkaṇas* set with rubies. She is seated upon a *padmāsana*. In two of her hands are the *pāśa* and the *aṅkuśa* and the remaining hands are held in the *abhaya* and the *varada* poses.